Potassium azide is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Explosives and Propellants: Due to its high reactivity, potassium azide is commonly used in the formulation of explosives and propellants, providing a reliable source of nitrogen gas upon decomposition.
- Laboratory Reagents: It serves as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of azides, which are important intermediates in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
- Biochemical Applications: In biochemistry, potassium azide is used as a preservative and a metabolic inhibitor, allowing researchers to study cellular processes without interference from metabolic activity.
- Safety Testing: The compound is employed in safety testing for various materials, helping to evaluate the stability and performance of products under explosive conditions.
- Analytical Chemistry: Potassium azide is utilized in analytical methods to detect and quantify certain metal ions, enhancing the accuracy of chemical analyses.
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Applications
Potassium azide is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Explosives and Propellants: Due to its high reactivity, potassium azide is commonly used in the formulation of explosives and propellants, providing a reliable source of nitrogen gas upon decomposition.
- Laboratory Reagents: It serves as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of azides, which are important intermediates in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
- Biochemical Applications: In biochemistry, potassium azide is used as a preservative and a metabolic inhibitor, allowing researchers to study cellular processes without interference from metabolic activity.
- Safety Testing: The compound is employed in safety testing for various materials, helping to evaluate the stability and performance of products under explosive conditions.
- Analytical Chemistry: Potassium azide is utilized in analytical methods to detect and quantify certain metal ions, enhancing the accuracy of chemical analyses.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
Product Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
Certificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
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Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.
Numéro de catalogue
Numéro de lot/série
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
DownloadProduct Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
DownloadCertificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
Numéro de catalogue
Numéro de lot/série
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.